Air-tight-surface-forming compound.



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\ l LIVINGSTON BATES, 0F SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.

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To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, HENRI L. Barns, a citizenof the United States, residing at Springfield, in the county of Hampdenand State of Massachusetts, have invented a new and useful Air TightSurface Forming Compound; and I do hereby declare the fol-- lowing to bea full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as willenable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and usethe same.

This invention relates to water-proofing compounds.

The object of the invention is to provide a compound for treatingtextile fabrics whereby to render the same thoroughly water and airproof, Without in the least de tracting fi'om the flexibility of thetreatedarticle, or in any way causing deterioration thereof. I

The compound is intended rimarily for the treatment of fabrics to a aptthem for use in preserving ice; but may be employed for any othersurface where found of advantage. The compound consists of the followingingredients in substantially the proportions specified Paraflin Onepound Spermaceti Two ounces Vaseline Three ounces Cottonseed oil Threeounces Powdered alum Two ounces Powdered rosin .Two ounces Baking sodaOne ounce.

( These materials are placed in a suitable vessel and heated until allare melted and thoroughly. mixed.

In use the fabric is dipped into the com pound while warm, then runthrough a Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented m. as, rain.

Application filed March 17, 1913. Serial No. 754,929.

ticularly in that the paraflin, the soda, alum and the rosin, whichtogether with thevaseline and cotton seed oil thoroughly fills or stopsup the pores or openings in the fabric and forms a flexible, yet airtight covering or .sheath, and one which will more efiiciently preserveice and the like.

What is claimed is A water proofing compound consisting of paraflin, onepound, spermaceti, two ounces,

Vaseline, three ounces, cottonseed oil, three ounces, powdered alum, twoounces, powdered rosin, two ounces and baking soda, one ounce, saidparaflin, alum, rosin and soda together with-the Vaseline and cottonseed oil constituting a flexible fillin for the openings in apiece offabric, an also act ing as a covering for the fabric to render the sa'meair-proof.

In testimony whereof l[ have signed my name :to this specification inthe presence of two subscribing witnesses.

HENRI LIVINGSTON-BATES.

Witnesses: v

ARTHUR A. BETH, SAMUEL A. READ.

